Gold Cup betting halted following Kauto rumours

A number of bookmakers have suspended betting on the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup amid rumours about the wellbeing of favourite Kauto Star.

Sat, 16 Feb, 2008 - 18:50

A number of bookmakers have suspended betting on the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup amid rumours about the wellbeing of favourite Kauto Star.

Paul Nicholls’ reigning champion was an impressive winner of the Commercial First Ascot Chase on Saturday afternoon, seeing off Monet’s Garden by eight lengths.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Garden Person: Paul Nicholls’Person: Nicholls’Person: Stan James Person: Paddy Power Event: Gold Cup Event: Cheltenham Gold Cup Event: Commercial First Ascot Chase Organisation: Kauto Organisation: Kauto Star Organisation: Racing Post Organisation: totesport

<p>Scandanavia and Ryan Moore (blue & orange) win the Saval Beg Stakes (Group 3) for trainer Aidan O'Brien at Leopardstown. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

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